Yedioth Ahronoth
The article — reportedly from Yedioth Ahronoth — argues that Hamas has achieved major intelligence and operational superiority over Israel and even over the broader coalition of countries fighting it.
Here’s a summary of its main points:
Intelligence and Strategic Superiority:
The piece claims that Hamas has advanced “intelligence capabilities” that outpace those of Israel’s military and security agencies, including the Shin Bet (Shabak), despite Israel’s advanced technology and global intelligence support.
October 7 Aftermath:
Without revisiting the details of the October 7 attacks, the article highlights that since then, Hamas has repeatedly managed to surprise and inflict heavy losses on the Israeli army through ambushes and precise tactical maneuvers.
Hostage Operations:
It praises Hamas’s ability to keep Israeli hostages hidden for two years despite Israel’s massive surveillance and military efforts.
Transfer of Hostages:
The recent transfer of hostages from Beit Lahia (north Gaza) to Khan Younis (south Gaza) under the eyes of Israeli intelligence and drones is described as a major humiliation for the Shin Bet — comparable to the failure of October 7.
Counter-Intelligence Operations:
Hamas reportedly discovered and neutralized Israeli tracking devices planted across Gaza by using its own network of surveillance cameras. The group even used these recovered devices to enable hostages to make video calls to their families — shocking Israeli intelligence.
Elimination of Collaborators:
Within a week, Hamas allegedly eliminated 90% of collaborators and seized dozens of vehicles, weapons, and equipment, transferring them to its internal security forces, which are said to be growing stronger daily.
Conclusion:
The article ends with a rhetorical question — how could Hamas surpass Israel so dramatically in intelligence despite massive disparities in resources? It concludes with a quote attributed to Hamas:
“It is the certainty of victory that creates miracles.”
Overall, the tone is one of astonishment and reluctant admiration, portraying Hamas as having achieved an unexpected level of strategic, intelligence, and psychological dominance over Israel’s security establishment.
